Question

Hydrochloric acid is secreted in the stomach..

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Hydrochloric acid:

1. It is secreted by the oxyntic cells of the gastric gland in the stomach. Gastric juice contains mucous, hydrochloric acid and certain enzymes such as pepsin.
2. The semi-digested food from the mouth when enters the stomach, it undergoes further digestion in presence of a digestive enzyme called gastric juice.
3. These digestive juices break down complex protein molecules into simpler forms whereas hydrochloric acid(HCl) kills the harmful bacteria present in the food.

Final answer:

The given statement is true.